Forward Role is recruiting a Senior Digital Trading Executive on behalf of a well-established fashion retailer, for a role sitting at the commercial heart of their digital trading function.
Senior Digital Trading Executive
Location: Manchester
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 + Bonus
This is an opportunity to own the in-season performance of a multi-brand ecommerce estate, working closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Data and Operations to drive sales, margin and sell-through across a fast-paced digital environment.
The Role
- Own in-season digital trading performance, tracking sell-through, weeks of cover and availability by category, product, size and colour
- Optimise on-site navigation and findability, including mega-menu, search and filters, aligned to customer behaviour and campaign activity
- Deliver the digital trade plan, coordinating campaigns, promotions and launches with Brand and Marketing teams
- Manage stock, range and clearance strategy to protect margin and improve sell-through on slow-moving lines
- Analyse trading and promotional performance, using data and post-campaign reviews to shape future decisions
- Coach and support junior team members, acting as a subject-matter expert on trading and merchandising best practice
- Communicate risks and opportunities clearly to internal stakeholders across Brand and Group functions
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years' experience in a digital trading or ecommerce role within a fast-paced commercial environment, ideally fashion or lifestyle retail
- Strong numerical and analytical skills, comfortable working with large, complex datasets
- Experience with site merchandising and product/stock management systems (e.g. Bloomreach, Magento, Pimberly or similar)
- Confidence using BI or analytics tools such as Power BI or Google Analytics
- A commercial mindset, with the ability to spot risks and opportunities and act decisively
- A collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships across Trading, Merchandising, Marketing and Operations
What's On Offer
- Salary of £32,000 - £37,000, dependent on experience
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Pension
- 25 days annual leave, rising with service
- Free on-site parking
- Inspiring, modern head office environment
- Genuine progression path within a growing digital trading team
This is a strong opportunity for a digital trading professional looking to step up within a well-known, multi-brand retail business with a genuine focus on career development.
Interested? Apply Now! For more info get in touch via 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com
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